Corque Hotel in Solvang joins Marriott Bonvoy as the newest addition to the Tribute Portfolio brand
Chumash owned hotel on Alisal Road now joins Marriott’s travel program, allowing customers to earn a…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
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Buellton brewery brings in a delicious partner
High school acquaintances team up as Hudson’s Grill opens inside Figueroa Mountain Brewery By Mike Chaldu michael@santaynezvalleystar.com NOTE: The Buellton Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting for Hudson's Grill at Fig Mtn Brew on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 12 p.m. The public is invited to attend and h…
By Michael Chaldu·
Student to teacher: Dancer comes full circle
Amanda Russell returns to Fossemalle Dance Studio as a teacher Amanda Russell's childhood dre…
Pamela Dozois ·
Dreams do come true
After 24 years in the real estate business, Santa Ynez resident Jan Finley has opened her own office…
Pamela Dozois ·
Solvang's Good-as-New store holding outdoor sales
First sale for 'honor system' shop on Fir Street will be this Saturday, Nov. 24 Regina Jensen’s “Good-as-New” store, where people can…
Pamela Dozois ·
'Dr. Cathy' Celebrates 30 Years of Dental Practice in Solvang
Born and raised in the Philippines, she dreamed of becoming a dentist since she was a young girl By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer …
Michael Chaldu ·
Chumash Casino Resort raises hourly minimum wage to $17; job fairs coming to Lompoc, Santa Maria
Staff Report On the heels of raising the hourly minimum wage to $17 for nontipped positions at its properties, the Santa Ynez Band of Chuma…
Raiza Giorgi ·
Gleason Family Vineyards buys Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
Late land preservationist Betty Williams founded Buttonwood in 1968 By Laurie Jervis Contributing Writer Gleason Family Vineyards has ann…
Raiza Giorgi ·
Young entrepreneur takes leap into retail ownership
Torrie Smith has been operating Loom Boutique in Santa Ynez since August 2020 By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer news@santaynezvalleyst…
Raiza Giorgi ·
Consumer spending still expected to grow in 2022, but at slower pace
By Kenneth Harwood Economist, Solvang Chamber of Commerce Spending by consumers seems likely to continue to grow in 2022. The rate of grow…
Raiza Giorgi ·
New Santa Ynez boutique is a family affair
Mother teams with two daughters to realize her dream: Devine Supply By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer Devine Supply is the newes…
Raiza Giorgi ·
Yoga instructor lives The Juicy Life in Santa Ynez
Kim Zimmerman’s studio has weathered the pandemic to serve her clientele By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer news@santaynezvalleystar.co…
Raiza Giorgi ·
Solvang council gets first look at Alisal Ranch’s glamping, annexation plan
By Janene Scully Noozhawk North County Editor The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort in Solvang has proposed adding 40 glamorous camping units, a…
Raiza Giorgi ·
Solvang Fine Art opens in heart of tourist district
Staff Report Solvang Fine Art is a new art gallery that just opened at 482 First St. in Solvang. Located in the heart of Solvang’s tour…
Raiza Giorgi ·
Lompoc Valley Job Fair slated for Nov. 30
Staff Report The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Lompoc Parks & Recreation Department and the Santa Barbara Count…
Raiza Giorgi ·
Arcadia Studio takes awards for landscape architecture
Outdoor project at Presqu’ile Winery earns prize for commercial design Staff Report Arcadia Studio, celebrating 20 years of landscape …
Raiza Giorgi ·
Holy Grounds is Solvang’s divinely inspired coffee house
Church opens establishment to benefit a couple of worthy causes By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer A new coffee house has opened …
Raiza Giorgi ·
The Alisal named best destination resort by USA Today’s 10Best
Staff Report Sometimes a hotel is simply a place to lay your head at night, and sometimes it's a destination in its own right. The Alisal…
Raiza Giorgi ·
Santa Ynez General expands its brand with second location
Owners Pearson and Spencer Turnbull open apparel storefront Staff Report In late summer 2021, Santa Ynez General debuted not only its …
Raiza Giorgi ·
How do you know if you are 'beating a dead horse?'
Ian Jacobsen CMC Emeritus, FIMCContributing Writer Persistence as a leader is a virtue — to a point. As the song goes, “You’ve got to kno…
Raiza Giorgi ·